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Programs

Performance Envelope Program

Due to a high demand for the Quebec French Regional Production Incentive, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this program.

The objective of the Performance Envelope Program is to encourage partnerships between broadcasters and producers to create convergent content that Canadian audiences want to consume anytime, anywhere.

The majority of the CMF’s funding is disbursed through the Performance Envelope Program. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be developed for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television.

Through this Program, the CMF allocates funding envelopes to Canadian broadcasters in an amount that reflects their track record of supporting Canadian programming. Broadcasters commit these funds to Canadian projects that they believe will appeal to their viewers. Even though broadcasters are allocated a funding envelope, the actual funding is paid directly to the producer according to a payment schedule.

Dates to remember

Performance Envelope Program

First Opening Date
April 20, 2020
First Closing Date
October 15, 2020
Final Closing Date
December 4, 2020

Quebec French Regional Production Incentive

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date
May 7, 2020
Final Closing Date
December 4, 2020

Alternative Access to the Performance Envelope Program

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date
April 20, 2020
Final Closing Date
December 4, 2020

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Application Documents

Budget Budget: Digital Media
(for a DM Component, if applicable) Cashflow Directors and Shareholders Form Licence Fee Threshold Calculator PFCO Calculator Recoupment Structure Required documents & Data entry guide
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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1
READ THE
GUIDELINES
  1. Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
  2. Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.
STEP #2
PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION
  1. Download all of the appropriate application documents.
  2. Submissions are done on the Telefilm website. You will need a Dialogue account in order to apply. Once your documents are ready, you can upload them and follow the process.
STEP #3
FUNDING
DECISION
  1. If your application is approved, you will receive a contract to sign as soon as all of the conditions noted in the letter of acceptance have been fulfilled (where applicable).
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APPROVED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If your application has been approved and you have received a Financing Agreement, applicants must visit our Approved Application Documents page to access and download additional materials including Interim Financing, CMF logos and Phase II/Final Cost forms.

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